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DOCUMENTS/PASSPORTS: Please refer to this site for the most current information regarding international travel: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_3013.html
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Time Zone
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Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours
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Currency
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The Cayman Islands dollar has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar, generally CI$1.00=US$1.25, or CI$0.80=US$1.00. Exchange rate will vary locally, from 0.8 to 0.84, depending on where you exchange. Typically, best rates are obtained exchanging travellers' cheques at a local bank. US currency is accepted and used with local currency, but don't expect to get US change for your purchase.
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Electricity
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Cayman Islands is equivalent to standards used in North America. IE: 60 cycle and 110 voltage.
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Climate
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The ideal tropical climate cooled by the trade winds keeps the Cayman Islands' average temperature at 80? F with water temperatures ranging from 78?-85? F and 80-100 foot or more visibility. Since scuba diving is so popular here, this is the perfect Caribbean vacation destination to learn to dive.
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What To Wear
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Visitors should remember that the Cayman Islands remains a "proper" British Crown Colony and our people are conservative by nature. Also note that the Cayman Islands Government strictly prohibits all forms of public nudity so please do not wear bathing suits or scanty beach wear beyond the beach or cruise ship - and cover up when in public areas elsewhere. Neat, casual and comfortable tropical attire are appropriate throughout the Cayman Islands. Visitors will want to bring smart casual wear for evenings out at our restaurants. When attending church services, "Sunday dress" is appropriate - shorts and T-shirts are not considered acceptable, especially for ladies. However, ties are not expected!
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Duty Free Allowances
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Import duties are levied on most items at rates of 5-20%. Visitors over 18 may bring in one litre of spirits, four litres of wine or one case (not exceeding eight litres) of beer, 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco duty free.
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